Shelter Tails: Adopting pet pairs that have bonded

Thursday

Feb 14, 2013 at 2:00 AM

Love is in the air today, even in our shelters. Many times shelter folk don't want to separate a pair of pets who have bonded, either in their last home or at the shelter. These love stories need a final chapter.

Mary Esparra

Love is in the air today, even in our shelters. Many times shelter folk don't want to separate a pair of pets who have bonded, either in their last home or at the shelter. These love stories need a final chapter.

Monty the stunted Rottweiler was one of 70 seized in the 2012 Wallkill rescue of neglected dogs. He came to the Warwick Valley Humane Society May 26, 2012, as a frightened 3-year-old with a deformed front leg who didn't know how to be a dog.

"He has made great strides from being a shy boy to a super-friendly boy, due to professional behavior training and staff interaction," said WVHS President Suzyn Barron.

Kara, a 3-year-old foxhound, was nicknamed "Super Girl" after finally being caught from running loose in Chester for several weeks in August 2011. No one reported her missing. After a year of working with a trainer and staff, she began going on walks with volunteers. She and Monty hit it off almost instantly.

"They are a pair of misfits, who together make a whole 'normal' dog," said Barron. "Seeing them together, how they interact with each other and look to each other for support, how they encourage each other to interact with people, makes us think that they would have a better chance at a happy life if it was one that they could share."

Monty and Kara need a home with a fenced-in yard and without kids, as they can be startled. To adopt Monty and Kara, call 986-2473.

Jack and Jill came to the Humane Society of Port Jervis Dec. 26, 2012, as strays. Their owner was found, but later surrendered them to the shelter.

These possibly 3-year-old purebred beagles are great family dogs, but since they grew up together, they do not do well when separated.

"We have tried separating them," said shelter Manager Katrina Roloson. "There is more whining, more kennel pacing when they're separated.

They have less anxiety when they're together."

Jack and Jill are healthy, great with kids and other dogs and appear to be OK with cats. Jill is excelling in the shelter's training program.

"They're lovable and would love a home together," said Roloson.

To adopt Jack and Jill, call 856-3677.

Two senior cocker spaniels were found Jan. 26 in an abandoned house on Beattie Avenue, Middletown. They were wearing sweaters and had been recently groomed. No one has called the shelter looking for them.

Magoo, a white and red male, and Cocoa, a brown female, are 10-plus years old and fixed. They are OK with kids, but because of their advanced age a home without young kids is recommended. They seem OK with other dogs and should be OK with cats. They are housebroken, but, being seniors, they may have an occasional accident.

Magoo has impaired vision but can see well enough to get around. He quickly learned where the shelter door is when it's time for a walk.

The shelter hasn't tried separating them, as Cocoa seems to be a great comfort to Magoo, and they behave so well together. They are sweet, easygoing dogs who need a home together. To adopt Magoo and Cocoa, call 361-1861.

Hopefully, love will keep these pets together.

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